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Description: Do you have a love for the latest technology and for making/DIY – be it no, low, or high tech? Do you enjoy developing and teaching tech and maker programs – from fiber arts to Arduinos? Join our growing Digital Services Department. Digital Services Assistants develop and teach innovative technology and maker programs, offer guidance to users at all levels and ages across a variety of maker/DIY topics and makerspace equipment, and contribute to a welcoming, synergetic environment in our new makerspace, the Collaboratory.

Education/Experience Required: BA/BS or two to four years of equivalent work experience

Requirements:

Excellent organizational and customer service skills

Ability to patiently and respectfully instruct and guide users of all skill levels and ages

Salary: Starting at $15.18 per hour Benefits include IMRF and vacation time

We are looking for an energetic, creative, artistic and service oriented individual who enjoys working with children to join our Youth Services team. Our department services children up to 6th grade and their families. Responsibilities will include working the youth services reference desk, presenting storytimes and youth programming for all ages, and the use of technology.

Hours: Because this is a substitute position, hours will vary from week to week. Typical work week may consist of 3-20 hours. Includes day, evening and weekend hours.

Salary: Starting salary $17.39 per hour

Are you someone who enjoys approaching customers of all ages and cultures and can quickly help them connect with their favorite interests and information needs? Do you like tracking down information? We’re looking for a personable individual with a love of reading and broad knowledge of books, music, and movies to make recommendations. This position involves extensive interaction with the public to provide customers access to the full range of library services via in-person, telephone, online chat, and other modes of delivery.

Requirements & Skills:

Effective verbal and written communication skills in working with the public and co-workers, with a demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment.

Positive and friendly attitude a must, with prior customer service experience required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment and excel in Our Culture.

Excellent working knowledge of Windows 10, MS Office 10 and the internet are required

Experience serving multicultural audiences a plus.

Education:

One to two years college coursework or equivalent experience required.

To Apply

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Application Note:

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must submit:

A letter of interest describing how your qualifications and experience meet those required for the position.

Warrenville Public Library District is seeking a part-time Customer Service Specialist. We are looking for an individual with a helpful, friendly attitude to provide exceptional customer service to all members and guests who enter the Library. In this position, you will have extensive contact with the public and will provide assistance with library card registration, checking out materials, collection of fees, resolving problems involving lost or overdue materials.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED, LTA Certificate preferred.

One year experience working directly with the public in a customer service environment, library experience preferred.

Hours: Hours would include evening and weekend shifts. This is a 12 hour per week position.

Salary: $8.91 per hour, depending upon qualifications.

Description: Do you like to keep things organized? Do you like to know where everything is? Then being a Circulation Page at the Highland Park Public Library might be just the job for you! No day is exactly the same – different materials, different people – but the skill set remains the same.

Duties: Shelve, sort and shift library materials (print and non-print) onto shelves or display units, and shelf-read materials – arranging books and other materials in correct order on the shelves. Shift materials so that materials remain accessible, attractive and orderly. Empty book bins or other returned materials receptacles and desensitize specified materials.

Requires: Ability to sort materials alphabetically and in a Dewey Decimal sequence, familiarity with computer operations, ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to remain focused and disciplined in detailed orientated work. Requires visual discrimination and the ability to read spine labels, the ability to follow oral and written instructions, and the ability to interact and communicate with people of all ages. Must be available for open shifts.

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Employer/Library: Indian Trails Library DistrictLibrary Type: Public LibraryCounty: CookPosition: Circulation Assistant Check-InFull Time or Part Time: Part TimeHours: Average Weekly Work Hours: 21Salary: Hourly rate of $13.46

Overview: Are you a positive individual with an aptitude for providing exceptional customer service? Are you organized and have the ability to multi-task? Do you thrive in a team environment and like helping people? If so, this opportunity may be for you!

The Indian Trails Public Library District (ITPLD) is seeking a Circulation Assistant (check-in) to join our team! The Assistant works to ensure the accurate shelf status of all library materials and the timely and efficient return of materials to the shelves.

This position is a part-time opportunity with an average work week of 21 hours. These hours are a mix of days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Cross train to assist in the materials check-out process, including account information retrieval, fine payments, and other duties.

Assist with supervision and training of pages.

Greet anyone who enters the library in a professional and friendly. manner. Promote materials, programs, events, and services provided by the library.

Perform other duties as assigned.

This Opportunity Requires:

High school diploma or equivalent certifications and/or experience

Ability to input and retrieve data from a variety of business machines, to read computer screens, manipulate a mouse, and type accurately and reconcile account differences. Ability to communicate on telephones. Ability to read typed labels and sort color coded labels.

Ability to safely lift, sort, and shelve materials of various shapes and sizes, up to 35 pounds. Able to push and pull carts and bins of various weights and sizes. Able to stand and move about the library especially the sorting area and lobby for long periods of time.

Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.

Ability to work with the public and staff in a positive manner with interruptions and limited supervision.

Ability to maintain a positive attitude and demeanor under stressful situations.

Must have reliable transportation and be able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Hourly rate of $13.46. To apply, send resume via e-mail to HR at hr@itpld.org Please include the job title in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Hours: 16 Hours/Week; hours will be scheduled Mon-Fri, between 9-5pm with some flexibility.

Salary: $14.35/hr

Description: Do you have great attention to detail, enjoy keeping things in order and working with a team of talented staff? Under the supervision of the Head of Technical Services, you will perform all duties related to the acquiring, processing and cataloging of materials.

Essential functions of this position include:

Physical processing of all library materials for cataloging

Performing copy cataloging for library materials in all formats

Searching the OCLC database and importing records to the catalog

Receiving orders and checking in library materials

Basic material repairs

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required

Two years prior copy cataloging experience required

Must be detail oriented and have excellent communication skills

Must be able to push a fully loaded book cart

To Apply

Application Deadline: Friday, March 9, 2018

Application Note: Please visit our website for full job description and an application for employment.